This episode we dive into a brand new paper published by our very own Lewis Cowan titled: The effect of endurance (low intensity) training on managing the risk and progression of CVD in middle ages adults: a systematic review.
Join as we dive into the different topics in Lewis' paper, discussing the effect of low intensity training (LIT) vs high intensity training (HIT) on CVD, Lewis' highlights through this journey, the challenges that come with publishing to research journals and what the future has in store.
Kicking off the New Year we have brought together an episode talking through Hoenig et al. 2024 International Delphi Consensus on Bone Stress Injuries in Athletes.
We discuss 3 main areas of the agreement around terminology, risk factors and implementation of rehab as well as highlighting some of the key consensus statements that can be considered for clinicians in clinical practice.
Article link:
Hoenig T, Hollander K, Popp KL Bone Stress Injury Authorship Group, et alInternational Delphi consensus on bone stress injuries in athletesBritish Journal of Sports Medicine 2025;59:78-90.
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/59/2/78
In this episode we discuss the Doha agreement written by Weir et al. (2015).
We give general overview of what the Doha Agreement is and why it was necessary. We discuss how this seminal paper classified different areas of hip and groin pain to make diagnoses universal. We dive into the outcome measures suggested in this paper and their applications to clinical practice. We touch on non-exercise modalities and general treatment approaches. We summarise the strengths and weakness of the paper and provide recommendations for a future review and update of this paper 9 years on!
You can find the full article in the link below
Doha Agreement Weir et al. (2015)
Welcome back to the Talking Physiotherapy Podcast. This week we are joined by Bex Knight to discuss her pathway from NHS to her debut Olympic Games.
We delve into Bex's early days as a physio and chat about how her experience in paediatrics and youth development set ups prepared her for dual role as the UKA pathway lead and member of the world class programme.
As well as this we chat about the intensity of the games itself and how she reflected on her first experience.
Welcome back to The Talking Physio Podcast.
In this episode we welcome Head of Physical Performance for Swim Ireland Paul Talty.
Paul is fresh back from his second Olympics with Ireland and we delve into the Games itself and his personal reflections.
We also chat about the change in strategy within swim Ireland and how this has impacted on the success.
Welcome back to the Talking Physiotherapy Podcast. In this episode we discuss managing acute and chronic hip and groin injuries in both professional sport and private settings.
Connor and Lewis compare how identification, clinical assessment, testing and rehab differ based on clinical environments as well as chatting through some of the research available and the clinical approaches by experts in the field.
Attached below are some of the research discussed:
Welcome back to an internal episode with Lewis, Connor and Frank where we have a more relaxed conversation to catch up and discuss recent events and changes within the team!
Stay tuned for more content coming soon…
Physios in Sport link:
physiosinsport.org
Join us for an insightful chat with Sam where we discuss the different aspects of the FCP role.
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Episode 33 - Westside is the best side - Andrew McCauley
Welcome to an engaging conversation with Andrew McCauley!
In this episode, we delve into various topics such as discovering fulfilment in your profession, effective stress management techniques, and empowering patients to reach their objectives.
Andrew brings a refreshing outlook on life, offering valuable insights that promise to enrich your understanding. Tune in for an enlightening exchange packed with wisdom and inspiration throughout.
Here are some of the books mentioned during our conversation:
"Grit" by Angela Duckworth
"Mindset" by Carol Dweck
"The Chimp Paradox" by Prof Steve Peters
Join us for an insightful chat where we discuss Dalton's experiences from student to new grad to running his own clinic. We tackle issues such as imposter syndrome and Dalton shares a framework that you can use to develop into the physiotherapist you want to become.
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PTCoffeeCast: https://www.instagram.com/ptcoffeecast?igsh=aXVkYjkwNmFxaDJj
The MVMT: https://www.instagram.com/themvmtpts?igsh=MTZrN25hcGt0bzc1ZA==
Dalton Laino: https://www.instagram.com/dlaino.93?igsh=cTlyb2hhMmRlbXdx
Happy New Year from Talking Physiotherapy.
We are kicking off 2024 by introducing Frank McCartan to the team as Head of Social Media. In this episode Frank gives us his origin story and what led him into Physiotherapy as well as chatting about what he can bring to the team and our audience moving forward.
This week on The Student Physio Podcast Lewis is joined by his manager Helen McElroy to discuss his first few months of work as a new graduate. The pair discuss the process that led to Lewis' employment, the expectations that they had of one another as well as the policies and strategies put in place to ensure a smooth transition of Lewis into his new role and a phased transition of Helen out of her role.
This episode all 3 hosts get together to discuss the different ways we feel we gained an advantage through CPD and other ventures as a student and since graduation!
CPD comes in many forms! You might not even realise how beneficial an opportunity could be for you. It can help you develop your skillset personally and professionally and open doors that were firmly shut before.
Tune in to find out how we maximised our opportunities to keep developing through student to graduate life.
This week on the podcast we are providing everyone with a quick update on our job roles, the CPD content we will be providing in the coming months with our sponsors Neoniq Training Solutions, projects with our partners 'Physios in Sports' and the all important name change as we transitions from students to graduates.
As ever, thanks for listening and we welcome and suggestions or feedback!
This week we are joined by Matt Walmley an advanced MSK physio with a special interest in the shoulder. We dive in to all aspects of the shoulder assessment, from the past medial history all the way to conducting your objective assessment and planning treatment. Matt gives tonnes of advice to help tackle what is commonly considered a very complex joint to assess and treat.
Are special tests so special? Listen to find out!
We delve into Matts many roles as he gives a real insight into life in the NHS and the many opportunities that can present themselves.
If you are starting your MSK placement soon or soon to start your rotation in MSK then this one is definitely for you. Matt shares his experiences on the flip side of this relationship and details how you can prepare for and get the most out of this new experience!
Research Articles:
Hegedus 2008 - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22773322/
Hegedus 2012 - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17720798/
Gismervik 2017- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28122541
Dean 2022 - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35997579/
Sponsor:
Neoniq Training Solutions - Neoniq.co.uk
On this episode we are joined by expert by experience Geoff Render to discuss his experiences and challenges of living with a stroke. Geoff offers an insight into the unique challenges that he faces everyday and highlights key points that students should consider when managing patients who have suffered from a stroke. Geoff also discusses how he has used his circumstances to increase awareness and educate students throughout the UK in order to help healthcare students understand and appreciate the complexity of stroke and in doing so improve the therapeutic relationship between therapist and patient.
This week we are joined by Chris Jenkins on The Student Physio Podcast. Chris is a well established physiotherapist from the Rugby Union scene having qualified back in 2002. We reflect upon Chris’ early days as a physiotherapist within the NHS and discuss how he progressed into professional sport. Chris offers his tips and advice for students seeking opportunities within pro rugby and highlights some of the mistakes he made along the way.
Later in the episode we discuss the ever relevant topic of concussion. Below is a link to an article recommended by Chris on the multifaceted assessment of concussion:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31133539/
We hope you enjoy this episode and as ever welcome your feedback!
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This episode dives into the primary research project. We are joined by Megan Brown and Esme Dodwell, two newly qualified band 5 physiotherapists. Having recently graduated from the MSc programme at Bradford University, we got together to discuss their recent primary research projects. Meg captured student physiotherapists experiences with university throughout the covid-19 pandemic. Esme held a focus group which helped voice the experiences of stroke survivors throughout the pandemic.
Meg and Esme share their experiences, as we take a look into the processes involved at each step. Providing helpful tips and tricks to help you navigate the challenges of completing a primary research project. We discuss some of the more difficult steps that students can have difficulties with and offer solutions based of personal experiences. Advice on how to get the most out of this experience and how to push for those higher grades.
Tune in to gain some insight into 2 brilliant studies and pick up on the tips and tricks that will help your research stand out from the rest!
We hope you enjoy this episodes and as ever we welcome your feedback!
https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-brown-73071124b/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/esme-dodwell-7aa15b217/
